Celebrate art and community with family-friendly activities, live performances, light refreshments, and much more from 1 to 5 pm.

Beginning at 4 pm on the Kimbell great lawn main stage, there will be special performances by local musical group Cotinga and the soulful international sensation Abraham Alexander and his band.

Tickets are free but required for all attendees, including Kimbell members, adults, children and infants. 

Singer Abraham Alexander poses with his hands in his jacket pockets standing against a blank concrete wall

 

About Abraham Alexander

Born in Greece to parents of Nigerian descent, Abraham Alexander moved to Texas with his family at age 11, determined to escape the racial tensions they faced in Athens. While his lyrics speak to pain and trauma and life-changing loss, Alexander instills a joyful passion and irrepressible spirit, ultimately giving way to songs that radiate undeniable hope.

In the making of his debut EP, Alexander traveled from Fort Worth to London and worked with producer/songwriters like Cameron Warren (The Dap Kings, Dan Caplen), shaping his songs with elements of soul, hip-hop and blues. He is currently working on his follow-up album.

Full Schedule

 

In the Galleries

Murillo: From Heaven to Earth
Piano Pavilion
Admission to Murillo: From Heaven to Earth will be free for all visitors during our anniversary week, October 4–9, 2022.

Permanent Collection
Piano Pavilion and Kahn Building
Admission to the Kimbell's permanent collection is always free.

Family Spotlight Tours
Kahn Building (Meet in the West Lobby)
1, 2:30, and 4 pm
Learn about the artworks that inspired our creative activities.

Book Baskets
Kahn Building (North and South Galleries)
Enjoy family story time with our bilingual book selection—wherever you're comfortable!

 

Performances, Games, and More

The Flame Foundation Flamenco Performers
Kimbell Lawn (Center Stage)
1 and 2:45 pm

Storyteller Toni Simmons
Piano Pavilion Auditorium
1:30 and 3:15 pm

Moving Myths of India with Anuradha Naimpally
Piano Pavilion Auditorium
2:15 and 4 pm

Dondoko Taiko Drummers
Kimbell Lawn (Center Stage)
3:30 pm

Family Lawn Games: Cornhole and Chess
Kimbell Lawn
1–7 pm

Studio A
Piano Pavilion (Education Studios)
10 am–5 pm
Drop in anytime during regular museum hours to enjoy this colorful learning environment. Designed for ages 5 and younger; space is limited.

 

Featured Guest Artists

Face Painting
Kahn Building (West Lobby)
1–4:30 pm

Art by Sam Caricatures
Kahn Building (West Portico)
1–4:30 pm

Sketching Expeditions with Jamison LeBlanc
Kahn Building (Meet in the West Lobby)
12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm
First-come, first-served; 20 participants per session.

Golden Hour Family Portrait Photographs
Noguchi Sculpture Garden
4–5:30 pm

 

Art Making

Murillo's Still-Life Details: Pastels
Piano Pavilion (Education Studios)
1–5 pm

Wear Your Art: Mixed-Media Buttons
Kahn Building (West Lobby)
1–5 pm

Create a Constellation: Origami Stars
Kahn Building (Yaupon Holly Courtyard)
1–7 pm

Walking Flower Mini-Sculptures: DIY Art Kits
Kimbell Lawn (Event Information Tent)
5–7 pm

 

Refreshments

Cookies and Lemonade
Kahn Building Lobby
10 am–1 pm
While supplies last.

Kimbell Café
Kahn Building
Noon–2 pm
In-house and to-go lunch options available.

Kimbell Bar
Piano Pavilion Lobby
4–7 pm
Wine, beer, and soft drinks will be available at the Kimbell Café bar. All purchases from the bar will be credit card only.

Food Trucks
Kimbell Lawn
4–7 pm
Enjoy a variety of food options from local vendors, including Magdalena's, Heim Barbecue, Melt Ice Cream, and more.

 

Musical Performances

Cotinga
Kimbell Lawn (Main Stage)
4–5 pm

Abraham Alexander
Kimbell Lawn (Main Stage)
5:30–7 pm